Crockpot Mexican Pulled Pork: Easy, Tender, and Flavorful Dinner
A delicious recipe for tender and flavorful Mexican pulled pork made in a crockpot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup lime juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- Place the pork in the crockpot and add the salsa and lime juice on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the pork and mix it with the juices in the crockpot before serving.
Notes
- This pulled pork can be served in tacos, on sandwiches, or over rice.
- Adjust the spice level by using hotter salsa or adding jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crockpot Mexican Pulled Pork